September is here, and the summer temperatures have come along with it. More evidence that summer in Annapolis doesn't end until the boat shows can be found below, with the exciting array of events taking place all over the Annapolis area. Read on to find out how you can extend your summer fun.

Tonight

Tonight, there are two great events you shouldn't miss. The first, a happy hour at Armadillo's (132 Dock St.), begins at 5 p.m. Bryan Levy and RichardMark Curtis will be guest bartending and all tips and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Bowen Foundation for Autism. There is no cost to attend and there will be great drink and food specials. Come out, bring your friends, and drink for a wonderful cause!

Later on, head up to Whitmore Park (on the corner of Calvert and Clay streets, just off West Street) where, from 7 to 9, there will be a free Dixie Hotel Jazz Concert. Bring your own lawn chairs, food, and drinks, but no alcohol please. For more information, call 410-263-2874.

Friday

September brings a return the to theaters for Annapolitans, and the Colonial Players is beginning its 66th season with "Rocket Man," a sober, heartwarming and at times funny story. Performances begin tomorrow and run weekends through Sept. 27. For details, see Top Billing on Page 3.

Speaking of theaters and performances, Maryland Hall (801 Chase St.) is home to some of the best ones in the area. This Friday night, the hall hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year, Arts Alive. The theme is "All The World's a Stage" and you're invited to kick off the social season at one of the most popular parties in Annapolis and support Maryland Hall and the arts in your community. More than 400 people attend this event. For details, see Top Billing on Page 3.

If you're feeling nostalgic about the days of big hair, neon clothing, and amazing music, head over to Union Jack's (2072 Sommerville Road, next to the Towne Centre) on Friday night as Reagan Years will be on stage brining back the sounds of the '80s. They do it almost better than the originals, so throw on your aviators, your acid washed jeans, your Members Only jackets, and get yourself to Union Jack's. The music starts around 10.

Saturday

As mentioned previously, we are in the extended summer period here in Annapolis, which is probably why we have three different festivals taking place Saturday. Spanning the Middle Ages through today, these festivals offer great opportunities to eat, drink, and be merry.

The Treaty of Paris Festival focuses on the years of 1783-87, the Treaty of Paris period. It starts with breakfast at the Treaty of Paris restaurant in the Maryland Inn from 7 to 9 a.m. and continues with three sessions — the opening session at the Maryland Inn from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the afternoon session at the Maryland State House from 3 to 5 p.m. and the evening session at St John's College from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Additionally, there will be free and pay-as-you-go events taking place throughout the day around the city, including talks, films, tours, re-enactments, restaurants specials and more. View the full schedule at http://www.annapolisccs.org/2014-festival.

Going a bit further back in time is the Maryland Renaissance Festival, which continues this weekend from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. In its 38th season, the festival takes you to a 16th-century English village in Crownsville, complete with King Henry VIII and his court. This weekend's theme is pirates so come dressed up for the occasion, Visit http://www.rennfest.com or call 800-296-7304 for more information.

You can celebrate the modern day, and all things seafood, at the Maryland Seafood Festival, which will be held Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Point State Park. Certainly one of the most delicious events to take place in the area, especially during The Capital'sCrab Soup Cook-off on Saturday, when chefs, caterers and restaurateurs come together to show off their soup-making prowess.

For more on the festival, see our Cover Story on Pages 10-11.

Football, whether college or NFL, is in full swing and bars and restaurants around town are offering great deals all day Saturday and Sunday for the next few months.

One of the unique offerings is at the Blackwall Hitch (400th Sixth St.), where in their Living Room you'll find a private party area with comfy seating and flat screen TVs. You and up to seven friends can rent the space and enjoy an assortment of snacks, drinks and meals for one of the most exclusive parties in town. Just $600 gets you the space and all the food and drinks.

On Saturday, after your finished watching the games, you can hang out and party to the sounds of the Timmie Metz Band, which starts at 9:30. Visit http://www.blackwallhitch.com for more information or call 410-263-3454 to reserve the Living Room.

Sunday

The festival fun continues on Sunday with the First Sunday Arts Festival. Enjoy live entertainment as you stroll along the first block of West Street and around the corner on Calvert Street at Whitmore Park and peruse the work of 100 local and regional artists. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching and an afternoon bite to eat.

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